The walls of Wano Country collapsed with a roar, and a mammoth charged through the rubble.
"They're here! Hold formation! Nobody break ranks!"
Kozuki Oden bellowed, and the samurai of Wano Country formed a line to meet the enemy.
Just then, a tall man in full armor approached from behind Kozuki Oden. Even his head was encased, leaving only his eyes visible.
Those eyes held such cold cruelty that people could not help looking twice. This was clearly a ruthless man.
"Kozuki Oden, I'll fight alongside you this time, but after the battle, you must step down as daimyo."
His demand was startling. He wanted Kozuki Oden to relinquish his position, and he addressed him by name without a trace of respect.
A fierce glint entered Kozuki Oden's eyes, but he hesitated when he saw the large force of samurai behind the man.
This was the general of Wano Country. He had come to join the battle with the remaining third of its samurai.
"Fine. If we can drive these villains back, what does it matter if I step down?"
Given the situation, Kozuki Oden had no choice but to agree.
He had little confidence they would win this war, even with him fighting in it.
The samurai of Wano Country were indeed stronger than Kaido's subordinates, but the gap between their strongest fighters was too great.
"Lord Oden, you can't! If you step down..."
Foxfire Kin'emon, standing beside Kozuki Oden, looked anxious. Oden's decision had clearly shaken him.
"Kin'emon, say no more. I've made up my mind."
Kozuki Oden lowered his eyes. With their survival at stake, he cared nothing for his position.
"Kozuki Oden, for that resolve alone, I'll fight alongside you."
The general of Wano Country laughed smugly and took a few steps forward, passing Kozuki Oden